Turn ownership comments into Box assignments
When a task comment names the next owner, carry that responsibility to the Box file task.
Trigger
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Action
Assign task
Assigns a task to a user. a task can be assigned to more than one user by creating multiple assignments.
Why this helps
Ownership can stay buried in a comment instead of appearing on the file's actionable task.
- Make file work ownership visible where it is tracked.
- Reduce missed assignment follow-up.
- Keep document actions connected to task discussion.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Box once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or from any channel.
- 3Tell Notis how to identify a clear owner request, the related Box task, and the person to assign.
- 4Pick the Asana New Comment on Task trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real ownership comment and confirm the Box assignment.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create the Box task too?
No. This action assigns an existing Box task. Create the Box task separately if one does not already exist.
Can the comment name multiple assignees?
Box supports assigning a task to more than one user through multiple assignments. Specify the intended people clearly.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a project.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
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Asana and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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